Wild weather is a way of life for people living along the coast in the Philippines, Taiwan, China and Japan. But the last few months have been extraordinary. A wave of intense and, at times, unpredictable storms exacerbated by the El Niño weather pattern has killed dozens, shuttered major airports and wiped out crops and […]
Continue ReadingThe BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Continue ReadingAmericans’ frustration with Congress’ productivity was palpable before the election. Only 14% of US registered voters approved of lawmakers’ performance, an October Gallup poll suggested. But with a Republican in the White House and Democrats running Congress, Americans may face even more deadlock. “If you thought legislating was hard in the last Congress with unified […]
Continue ReadingThere are currently several layers of tariffs on Canada, notably on sectors like autos, steel, aluminium and forestry. After trade talks between Ottawa and Washington collapsed in August, the Trump administration imposed an additional 50% tariff on $20bn (£15bn) worth of various Canadian goods, from dairy to cosmetics and furniture. The US also declared a […]
Continue ReadingAdrian Boafo, meanwhile, a second-generation Ghanaian-American, will represent Maryland’s 5th Congressional District after succeeding veteran Congressman Steny Hoyer, who retired after a political career spanning more than four decades. The 32-year-old was born in Virginia and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland. His parents immigrated to the US from Ghana. Boafo’s route to Congress began […]
Continue ReadingA typical entry records the real name of the informer, their codename, date of birth, address and mother’s name, their motive for recruitment – whether voluntary or because they were blackmailed or coerced – and the name of their handling officer. Another batch of files, known as the “B-dossiers” are currently being digitalised, and will […]
Continue ReadingSince 1934, the party in the White House has only gained seats in three midterm elections. While the Democratic gains in 2026 did not set a record, the party did win dozens of House races, state governor contests and Senate seats, including in states where the party had not been competitive for decades. Before Tuesday, […]
Continue ReadingAs Republican losses started mounting, Trump reacted by saying on Truth Social that he was going to “become a Political Pundit, both good and bad, on the reasons these Candidates won and lost”. He first attacked Abbott, whose loss in Texas marks the first time a Democrat has won the governor seat in more than […]
Continue ReadingThis is a milestone for Muslim Americans who had to watch, along with their children, as El-Sayed was attacked with increasing anti-Muslim rhetoric, including directly from the president of the United States. It comes at a time of rising in Islamophobia nationwide. Roula Allouch, an Arab American Muslim, told the BBC she had goosebumps from […]
Continue ReadingDemocrats cheered as they picked up victories in Republican states. Tears were shed as Republican losses mounted.
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